About This Memory Space
This page was created for Daniel Harold Stauber's family and friends as a place to remember them, to share stories, and to keep their memory close in everyday life.
It is cared for and added to over time by the people who knew them, and everyone is invited to contribute, whether that is a story, a photo, a few words, or a simple note.
Many families visit places like this not just once, but again and again, especially on quiet days or meaningful anniversaries. This page is here for those moments, wherever you are.
A place to return to when you want to feel close again, to remember a moment, or to leave a few words for others to read. Over time, it grows through the voices of everyone who knew and loved them.
Light a Candle Growing
Light a candle to honor Daniel Harold Stauber's memory. Each lighting keeps their memory burning bright for 23 hours.
Candle lit burns 23 hours. Come back and light it again after 23 hours to keep the memory burning.
Limited to 5 lightings per hour to prevent abuse.
Memory Wall Growing
Stories, photos, and memories shared by people who knew Daniel Harold Stauber. This is the heart of this space—a collection that grows as more people contribute.
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Life & Legacy
Daniel Harold Stauber crafted a vibrant life marked by intellectual curiosity, athletic passion, and quiet generosity, leaving an indelible mark on his community through decades of compassionate service and unwavering enthusiasm for knowledge and sports.
Born in Indianapolis to Paul and Mary Stauber, Dan developed an early love for athletics, excelling as a single wing quarterback on the football fields of North Central High School and Wabash College. Though his position faded from the game during his college years, his drive propelled him forward. Following graduation, he served in the Army Reserves before channeling his affinity for youth into a meaningful path in juvenile court. Deepening his expertise with a master's in psychology from Ball State University, Dan immersed himself in therapeutic work that spanned nearly three decades. Retirement opened doors to fresh pursuits, including a private practice venture and cherished hobbies that reflected his eclectic mind—from golf volunteering to trivia mastery and Jeopardy triumphs.
Dan's professional journey centered on mental health, where he thrived for 29 years as a therapist and administrator at Midtown Mental Health Center, deriving profound fulfillment from aiding others. Post-retirement, he co-founded Community Psychological Consultants alongside close friend Mary Sanders, extending his impact through private practice. His early roles in juvenile court honed his commitment to supporting young people, blending psychology with hands-on community service.
Family & Loved Ones
Dan poured special affection into his closest companions, including his devoted Gordon Setter Addie, who shared his daily rhythms at home in Broad Ripple. His two daughters, Elizabeth Stauber and Christine Spiekermann, along with grandsons Austin and Henry Spiekermann and their fathers, formed the inner circle he nurtured with steady presence and thoughtful engagement, even as he mourned the earlier loss of his parents and sister Karen Thomas Murphy.
Remembered by Friends & Family
Tributes from Dan's circle capture a man whose quick wit, sports fervor, and gentle counsel brightened countless days, with many noting his knack for trivia triumphs and selfless giving as hallmarks of a truly engaging spirit.